Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn became Japan’s first sumo champion from Ukraine after a historic Kyushu tournament win.

A young man came to Japan alone from war-torn Ukraine, pursued sumo and seized the crown of victory. This welcome news should bring hope to his homeland as well.

He is the fastest to go from the lowest rung to ozeki status since the current calendar of six tournaments a year was introduced in 1958.

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan's national sport. In an elaborate ceremony on Wednesday, he was promoted by the Japan Sumo ...

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki was promoted Wednesday to the sport's second-highest rank, ozeki, in the wake of his victor ...

Sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn made more history on Wednesday as he became the first Ukrainian to be promoted to the ...

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki has won promotion to the second-highest rank of Ozeki. The Japan Sumo Association made the ...

Aonishiki claims a historic sumo championship in Japan. Read how the Ukrainian wrestler defeated a grand champion to win the Emperor's Cup.

The victory earned Yavhusishyn, who is known by his ring name, Aonishiki, his first title in only his 14th tournament. He did ...

Rising star Aonishiki was promoted to ozeki on Nov. 26, three days after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, the first ...

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his ...